Which airline is most reliable for MKE (Milwaukee) to JFK (New York)?

The most reliable airline on the MKE to JFK route is Republic Airways, with an on-time arrival rate of 91%.

How often are flights delayed from MKE to JFK?

About 19% of flights from MKE to JFK experience delays. 81% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on MKE to JFK flights?

When flights from MKE to JFK are delayed, the average delay is approximately 87 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a MKE to JFK flight?

With 81% of MKE to JFK flights arriving on time and an average delay of 87 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at JFK is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

MKE → JFK

MKE (Milwaukee) to JFK (New York)

MKE (Milwaukee) to JFK (New York) flights arrive on time 81% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Republic Airways at 91%. The average delay is 87 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 81% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Republic Airways is significantly more reliable on this route at 91% on time vs JetBlue Airways at 76%.

Airline Comparison

Republic Airways leads at 91% on time; JetBlue Airways trails at 76%.

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Good to know

Departing from MKE

79% on time

Expect ~17 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. MKE has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~21 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at JFK

78% on time

When flights into JFK are late, the average delay is 79 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at JFK: TSA is ~10 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

JFK has a 2.4% cancellation rate — keep the airline app handy for rebooking.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.